Politics
Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
Pro-Palestine activists have held an "emergency occupation" of Birmingham New Street Station, protesting against the British government’s "deplorable decision" to suspend funding to UNRWA. Called with less than 24 hours…
“No words for such madness”: George Galloway decries ‘ban’ from Birmingham Palestine protest
George Galloway has condemned allegedly being banned from addressing a Birmingham pro-Palestine protest, amid claims he was "refused the right to speak" over his views on UK border controls. Attending the…
Why are pro-Palestinian activists targeting Barclays bank?
In recent weeks, pro-Palestine protests have been held across the country in response to the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Among the calls for a ceasefire, activists have been pushing…
Birmingham councillor Jack Deakin suspended by Labour Party over harassment claim
Birmingham city councillor Jack Deakin has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation into a claim of harassment, which he categorically denies. The council finance scrutiny chair is being investigated following a…
Activists to hold protest outside Birmingham MPs constituency event over Gaza ceasefire vote
Residents from Birmingham are to hold a protest outside a constituency event by Steve McCabe MP this weekend in response to Israel's ongoing war on Gaza. Activists and constituency members are claiming the…
Birmingham activists plant tree to remember the city’s contribution to global debt justice
Local activists will plant a gingko tree in Birmingham’s City Centre Gardens to mark the location of the largest human chain to have taken place in the UK in the…
Birmingham’s largest Palestine demo held as thousands march through city for Gaza ceasefire
Thousands of people marched through Birmingham today for one of the city's largest ever pro-Palestine demonstrations. Billed as the biggest Gaza ceasefire protest in the West Midlands, the peace rally lived…
‘Never Forget Gaza’ party to challenge Shabana Mahmood MP over ceasefire vote controversy
A new political party is being launched to unseat a Labour MP who abstained from voting for a ceasefire in Gaza. Birmingham Ladywood representative Shabana Mahmood was among the 141…
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street announces public Q&A session in Birmingham
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has announced he will be engaging in a public Q&A event in the Moseley area of Birmingham. The session is open to all and will…
Birmingham activist returns Empire Medal over treatment of refugees and free school meals
A Birmingham social work activist has returned his British Empire Medal in protest over "Labour's refusal to commit to free school meals and the Tories removal of children's murals" at…